Kanonier Reichmann

That guy's attention to detail is unbelievable! I'm in awe of his talent. Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tero: There is evidence of Finnish troops slipping away to fight another day when facing encirlement. Not as widely in English language as it is available in Finnish language. But the evidence is there. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hang on... do you mean to say they continually buggered off when the fighting got tough, much like "brave Sir Robin"? Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrSpkr: Sorry Jim. Maybe next time.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Nuts! Jim R.

Hey, this looks like great fun. How do I get involved? Is it too late? Regards Jim R.

Does anybody know whether BTS gave an official reply to requests for the ability to specify whether your unit should ambush AFV's or infantry/soft targets only, for CM2? It seems to me to be a relatively straight forward request to implement (from my very limited knowledge of programming) and will avoid situations of your well hidden AT gun opening up on a crew 300 metres away instead of laying in wait for the enemy tank to stumble upon the ambush. Regards Jim R.

A similar thread along these lines came up a while ago. Some smart alec suggested that the mortarman could fire the bombs up the stove pipe! Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sten: Oh, much like everyboby else. By train or bus. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Or alternatively... commuted to whom one may well ask? If it is always commuted then I'll never be able to win a game no matter how well I do! Regards Jim R.

Great idea Deanco. The only problem is, are you prepared to code it? Regards Jim R. Edited after seeing the error and now it's all too late as others have used my original quote. [ 06-08-2001: Message edited by: Kanonier Reichmann ]

I'm suitably impressed Lorrin. It sounds like your "baby" is about to be born and you're certainly coming across as the proud father. Well done. :cool: Regards Jim R.

OK, I must be going around the twist. I swear that when I clicked this topic on my browser I getting information about something completely off the topic. I'll go lay down now.... Jim R.

???? Isn't this topic supposed to be about an Anti-Tank Rifle article, or am I imagining things? Plus, wasn't the originator of the topic Kiwi Joe? :confused: Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Warmaker: Of all the heavier ATGs, as much as I'd love to get an 88 for its punch and blast values they're just waaay to expensive in CMBO. I tend to settle for the 75mm ATGs. Still, it's an excellent gun to pop the top of any soda can, barring Jumbos/Pershings/Churchills. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey Warmaker. When are you going to change your name to "Soda Can" and be done with it? Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jarmo: Not a mistake. I think I saw the reason a while ago somewhere. Don't remember it anymore though, and would also like to hear it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The Poms have slower reaction times to line up & fire the gun due to their inadequate wartime diet of deep fried fish & chips and Yorkshire Pudding which clogged up their arteries. Maybe not the "official" answer but it sounds feasible to me. Regards Jim R.

Gee, this thread will last a long time here. Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Wilhammer: Does my handle still work? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Nup. It's showing member number 5997 with the name Wilhamer on my screen. Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Michael Emrys: I think it's kind of neat that he's identified as a junior member. Kind of puts him in his place, don't you think? Michael<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ah ha. Jim R.

Of course you realise you were just asking for trouble when you used the handle "Forever Babra". What's that about Murphy's Law again? BTW, I hate to point this out but my handle still seems to be in pristine condition..... Oh Sheiss!..... I forgot about Murphy's Law already. Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrPeng: and we would be able to tell the difference how?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey Peng... with your sig. sentence, is that like King "Lear" or "leer"? Personally I think either would fit but I think it needs clarification. :confused: Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by russellmz: i hate to sound ignorant, but who would fight new zealand? i mean, sure it's worrisome they are disarming, but what could their obsolete planes do if they were attacked by...whoever hates new zealand and has sufficent capacity to lauch an air/nav invasion(how many is that)...?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> How about Australia? If they keep sending over their unemployed to claim our social security benefits that would seem to be a good enough reason to me. But then again, all we have to do is be patient and NZ will become our 7th state soon enough! Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Time Software: Redwolf wrote: All Commonwealth units like this fired dismounted, EXCEPT for the Aussies. I am not sure how widespread their alterations were, but they did manage to mount the mortar on top of the engine compartment so that it could fire forwards. Steve<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ah yes... the Aussies were always renowned for their mounting skills. Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Joshik: Can someone help me with a translation? I heard the following was a popular German joke during World War II: Wenn ist das Nunstuck git und Slotermeyer? Ja! Beiherhund das Oder die Flipperwaldt gersput! -Joshik<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ACHTUNG! *WARNING* To all German speaking people... DO NOT READ THIS JOKE! This is the very same joke that was developed by the Britisher intelligence pig dogs and subsequently used against our brave troops towards the end of the war to seal our untimely defeat! I urge all Germans to immediately avert thy eyes and not look. I happenned to glance at the first 3 words of this despicable- would of been a war crime if we won the war- instrument of torture and nearly had a coronary from that brief exposure. ACHTUNG! *WARNING*

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JasonC: At one point I said "pretty well none", when I meant of course "pretty well known". One of those misfirings upstairs between mind and fingers - LOL. Sorry for any confusion.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ooooh... black mark against your name Jason. How dare you make a mistake! Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Major Tom: I really meant no offense as Kanonier (did I get it right?) states in his post.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The difference is that I couldn't give a S*** if you did spell it incorrectly which, by the way, you didn't. Regards Jim R.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by R_Leet: The great Peng ocassionally pops in. He apparently has generally moved on to other things. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ahhh... so he behaves much like another legend whose reputation has grown worldwide... the great BOB NEIL of "Bob Neil drinks West End beer" fame (refer Berlin Wall and other famous places). Will be interesting to see if any CM posters know of the legendary Bob Neil. :cool: Regards Jim R.

I think it's worth bearing in mind that to a young German of military age the lure of joining an elite armed force when deciding how to best serve your country would have been great (refer previous posts). Bear in mind also that the Waffen SS was NOT illegal in Germany during the war (naturally enough). Although you could argue that any reasonably intelligent person should have realised that many of their actions were not exactly exemplary examples of armed conflict I wonder how widely reported the illegal massacres or other reprehensible actions were actually reported in the civilian press? I'm guessing probably none. Therefore, I think it is a bit of a simplification to imply that any German joining the SS during the war MUST have known they were joining an illegal organisation whose illegality was only apparent to the Allies fighting against them. Possibly the SS recruits once they had been sucked in to join this elite force would have then found out about some of the, shall we say darker moments, but by then I would suggest it would be all to late to say "hang on... I wish to join the Heer instead thanks very much". Just my take on the situation when circumstances were VERY different then to how they are now when we can analytically sit in our armchairs and make generalisations without actually living through that period. Regards Jim R.